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G403       Limited AUTO opponent interaction. In AUTO, a ROBOT whose BUMPERS are completely across the BARGE ZONE (i.e. to the opposite side of the BARGE ZONE from its ROBOT STARTING LINE) may not contact an opponent ROBOT (either directly or transitively through a SCORING ELEMENT CONTROLLED by either ROBOT and regardless of who initiates contact).

Violation: MAJOR FOUL and VERBAL WARNING. YELLOW CARD if subsequent violations during the event.

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Rule G421
G421       1 defender at a time. No more than 1 ROBOT may be on the opponent’s side of the FIELD (i.e. containing the opponent REEF) with its BUMPERS fully outside and beyond the BARGE ZONES.
Rule G401
G401       *Behind the lines. In AUTO, each DRIVE TEAM member must remain in their staged areas. A DRIVE TEAM member staged behind a HUMAN STARTING LINE may not contact anything in front of that HUMAN STARTING LINE, unless for personal or equipment safety, to press the E-Stop or A-Stop, or granted permission by a Head REFEREE or FTA.
Rule G103
G103       *Be careful what you interact with. A team member is prohibited from the following actions with regards to interaction with ARENA elements.
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